Join us for worship at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, when David Hosey will preach.

This summer, through August 31, Dumbarton’s worship service will be at 10 a.m., upstairs, in the sanctuary. Please dress for the hot weather. You are welcome to bring cold water with you. Nursery care is available for infants, toddlers and young children through first grade.

Please join us for a special #RisingForCharleston sabbath at Dumbarton on Sunday, Aug. 9 at 10 a.m. We'll honor the nine victims of the hate-filled act of terror in Charleston, their community, and the 88 Americans who die every day because of gun violence. We'll also talk about the next steps in the movement to end gun violence. All are welcome.

It was supposed to be my day off, but instead I brought communion to the steps of the Supreme Court. On June 26, most expected that the court's decision on marriage equality would not come until the following Monday. But mere minutes after 10 a.m., Chett Pritchett texted me, “Put on your collar.” The court's decision was being released and the agreed upon plan was that Reconciling clergy who were available would show up and offer communion to the gathered crowd — whichever way the decision went.

At 11 a.m., Rev. Kate Payton and I were celebrating communion on the sidewalk, at the Supreme Court. For more than an hour, we offered the bread of life and the cup of grace to any and everyone who walked or wheeled past. Wesley Seminary students formed a pickup choir nearby.

Circulator Bus: Circulator buses going to Dupont Circle and, Rosslyn run along M Street. The Union Station bus runs along K St. and up Wisconsin Ave., a half-block from Dumbarton. The fare is $1. Details.

Metro: Closest stations are Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom and Rosslyn, each about a 20-minute walk.

Car: Parking is easier if you come to adult ed and children's ed, both at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for refreshments.